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LF67 DTK

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,053 mi
Last recorded79,053 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Beetle31,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF67 DTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 79,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged / distorted and not likely to cause injury: wing

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components

Fail 20 Aug 2025 79,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REARMOST BUSH DE-BONDED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARMOST BUSH: PLAY NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE WHEN CHECKED ON TURN PLATES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged / distorted and not likely to cause injury: wing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 2 Aug 2024 67,276 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 55,169 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 55,168 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 46,357 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 30,976 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 30,976 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2020 25,949 miles

UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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LF67 DTK is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 31,417 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF67 DTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF67 DTK?

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What year was LF67 DTK registered?

LF67 DTK is a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is LF67 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF67 DTK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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